Turning on your samsung pcs phone, Modes of operation, Conversation mode – Samsung SCH-1530 User Manual

Page 22: Standby mode, Power save mode, Getting started

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Getting Started

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Turning on Your Samsung PCS Phone

To turn on the phone, press and hold

. The red LED

flashes, and an alert sounds. The display updates to reflect the

following conditions:

• When the system locates service, the banner, time, and

date display. You can now place and receive calls.

• If the system cannot locate service, “Searching for

Service” displays. In this case, you cannot place and

receive calls. Turn off the phone, and then try again

later when service is available.

• In Lock mode, “Locked” displays. Enter the lock code to

unlock the phone. (See “Lock Mode” on page 59.)

Modes of Operation

Conversation Mode

You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned

on. During a call, the phone is in Conversation mode.

Standby Mode

The phone is in Standby mode when it is on, but not in use.

Power Save Mode

Your Samsung PCS Phone automatically enters Power Save

mode if it does not locate service 15 minutes after you turn on

the phone. In this case, “Power Save - No Service Available”

displays. The phone periodically “wakes up” and searches for

service. While in Power Save mode, the phone also searches for

service in response to any keypress. The time and date do not

display while the phone is outside a service area.

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